Real Madrid s Gareth Bale announces birth of third child

Madrid May 8 (IANS) Real Madrid winger Gareth Bale missed Tuesday s training session in order to attend the birth of his third child Alex Charles Bale.

This is Bale s first son with fiancée and high-school sweetheart Emma Rhys-Jones joining daughters Alba Violet and Nava Valentina reports Efe.

"We are delighted to welcome a baby boy into our family this morning. Axel Charles Bale " the 28-year-old star posted on Twitter along with a photo of the newborn.

This was Real Madrid s final training ahead of Wednesday s La Liga away match against Sevilla at Sanchez Pizjuan stadium.

Los Blancos are in third place in the La Liga standings with 72 points just three points behind second-placed Atletico Madrid while Barcelona has already won the title.

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